We need to respect the oceans and take care of them as if our lives
depended on it. Because they do - Sylvia Earle.
World Oceans Day is a very special day
that is annually celebrated on the 8th of June. It is a day on which
all people, who care for the oceans and its vitally important species, appreciate
and the ocean’s intrinsic value.
This day provides the perfect opportunity to learn a bit
more about our oceans. It is a day of raising awareness amongst the global
community about the importance of oceans and its inhabitants, the challenges
that our marine life daily face, learn about why it imperative that it should
be infinitely conserved and protected, and to evoke a sense of taking positive
environmental action. It helps to think about what our impact is on the ocean and
to inspire other people to think and act sustainably so that we can have
healthy oceans and curb further detrimental destruction. It is of utmost importance that people know and understand what their
relationship to the ocean is, and will be in the future to safeguard vulnerable
oceanic communities and places.
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If you think the ocean isn't important, imagine Earth without it. No ocean,
no life support system - Sylvia Earle.
The theme for this year is Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet in an effort to stop plastic
pollution.
Oceans are under threat. Unsustainable human activities,
global pollution, overconsumption of fish species, illegal, unreported and
unregulated fishing, destructive fishing, unsustainable aquaculture practices,
habitat destruction, alien species, ocean acidification have contributed to a shockingly
dwindling of the population of many marine species and in the process has put a
huge strain on the oceans. Also, climate change
is currently posing a huge challenge for the health and productivity of the
oceans.
It is of vital
importance that sustainable practices are followed to meet our needs without compromising
those of future generations. The future of our blue planet is in our hands. Show
your support and strive to protect our oceans and deeply commit yourself to
ocean conservation to protect it from further human destruction by being ocean advocates.
Do everything in your power to save this vital ecosystem. Together it is
possible to make a significant difference. Be a voice for our Oceans. Be an ocean
steward. The oceans will truly thank you if you do!
